Fostering Fluency and Confidence: Highlights from the IELTS Speaking Competition Event
On Tuesday, 18th Rajab 1445 AH, at 9:00 AM, the College of Languages and Translation Club, in partnership with the Deanship of Student Affairs for female students, hosted the "IELTS Speaking Competition" in the college theater. Approximately fifty female students attended, with an additional fifteen participating in the competition. Due to the participants' enthusiasm and engagement, the event extended beyond its planned conclusion at 11:00 AM, concluding instead at 12:00 PM.
The session commenced with a faculty member delivering a presentation on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), focusing specifically on its components and the speaking segment. She detailed the evaluation criteria, including fluency, coherence, grammatical accuracy, lexical diversity, and pronunciation. The competition's format was explained, mirroring the actual IELTS test's structure in three stages: personal introduction and general questions, speaking on a selected topic using cards for preparation, and a question-answer session on the speech topic.
The competition was marked by a high level of intensity, with the participants impressing the judges with their linguistic proficiency and fluency. The competition's quality made it challenging to determine the top positions. To honor the participants' exceptional skills, the top six performers were acknowledged. Honorary certificates were awarded following the announcement of the top three winners: Lina Ali Al-Qarni secured first place, Lama Fahd Al-Qahtani second, and Atheer Al-Shehri third.
The event concluded with a promise to the female students of future activities that are engaging, diverse, and designed to help them reach their full potential.
